MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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